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UNL Reading Center Fund

Nothing influences a child more, nor serves as a better prediction of how well they will do in school, than their ability to read. Struggling to read is frustrating for young readers and places stress on families who don't understand why their child may be lagging behind in school.

Programs like the Kit and Dick Schmoker Reading Center at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln address this need by providing quality tutoring for children/youth who are struggling with reading. At the same time, the Schmoker Reading Center provides hands-on training opportunities for UNL preservice teachers (undergraduates) and in-service teachers (graduate students who are already teaching in their own classrooms).

Books for Participants
Providing children with books appropriate for their reading level is a top priority of the Schmoker Reading Center. Books are not only used in tutoring sessions with UNL students, but are also made available for children to check out and take home. Gifts to purchase books will keep the Reading Center's library well-stocked for its participants.

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Amanda Byleen

Amanda joined the University of Nebraska Foundation in 2014. She is a graduate of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Education and Human Sciences and has a degree in speech language pathology and audiology. Her involvement in numerous organizations and activities led to a deeply enriched experience at UNL. Amanda enjoys the opportunity to develop relationships and serve amazing friends and alumni of the university.

Todd Mattox

Todd joined the foundation in 2014. He has a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. A native Nebraskan, he is passionate about the university and the impact it has on the lives of its students, alumni and people throughout the state.

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Over the years of helping donors achieve their philanthropic goals we have developed a number of We Believe Statements to guide us. One of those beliefs is that higher education has the power to transform lives and communities.

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Over the years of helping donors achieve their philanthropic goals we have developed a number of We Believe Statements to guide us. One of those beliefs is that higher education has the power to transform lives and communities.